MENDOCINO – A chamber music concert will be held in the Mendocino Presbyterian Church Sanctuary on Sunday, April 18.

The concert will begin at 3 p.m.

Dramatic soprano Paula Wilder and tenor Ben Bongers will be joined by pianist, conductor and opera director Robert Ashens for a program of duets and arias from the operatic repertoire.

The program includes duets and solos from Tosca, Cavalleria Rusticana, Susannah, Der Freischutz, Turandot, Rigoletto, Girl of the Golden West, Otello and others.

Tickets are available at Fiddles and Cameras in Fort Bragg, Moore's Books in Mendocino and on the web at www.artsmendocino.org/html/boxoffice.htm.

For Information visit www.fbcamusicseries.com, or call 707-937-1018.

LAKEPORT – On Friday, March 19, The Lost Boys played to standing room only at Konocti Vista Casino’s Club Konocti venue.

The crowd of over 300 screamed, cheered and sang along as the young band blasted out their songs.

The boys in the group range from 16 to 18 years of age and originally came together at Lakeport High School.

Konocti Vista Casino had the honor of hosting this terrific local band that made a name for themselves last summer playing as the support act at Konocti Harbor.

“On behalf of the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians I want to say how pleased we were with the success of this event and that it serves as an example of our commitment to providing a safe and friendly environment for all visitors. We look forward to hosting more exciting events in the future. ” said Anthony Jack, tribal chief executive officer.

This event goes hand in hand with the tribal commitment to nonviolence and the recent opening of the Big Valley Rancheria, Social Services Department.

In the lead up to the concert award-winning Executive Chef Ben Larimer set up “The Blazing K,” his new monster mesquite-fired barbecue, and offered a range of delicious meals and snacks.

“The Blazing K” is available for private catering and Ben is developing a complete catering service that will serve your needs from finger food and flip flops to cordon bleu and black ties.

The superb concert went off without a hitch and everyone who attended had a great time.

Konocti Vista Casino will be hosting a diverse range of entertainers at Club Konocti over the coming months and the overwhelming success of The Lost Boys concert provides positive encouragement that these events will be equally successful.

Come by and check out “The Blazing K” which will be fired up and cooking on Friday from noon to 8 p.m. at Konocti Vista Casino, 2755 Mission Rancheria Road, Lakeport.

The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 2.

Visitors will be introduced to an especially exciting new show featuring seven new artists.

The Main Street Gallery is especially pleased to feature Ginny Craven, the founder and mainstay of Operation Tango Mike, and her photographs of the Moving Wall which we were fortunate to have here in Lakeport. This is a very moving exhibit. March 30 was the official day set aside to recognize our Vietnam veterans, and the gallery is honored to celebrate them at the Gallery during April.

Adding to this exciting show is Linda Reidel with her finely detailed pastel landscapes, while Terry Durnil continues to delight us with his expanded execution of work in pastels.

Patty Oates returns to the gallery showing a fresh dimension to her work in oils, while Chelsey Colette presents beautifully captured photographs of Lake County.

Marilyn Crayton will be displaying artfully crafted gourds that she grows from seed, and Tom McComber returns with his whimsically fashioned metal garden art.

Continuing in the Main Street Gallery is Jacqueline Solgat's photography in floral and underwater images, and Gary Sampson's bright watercolors. Judy Cardinale has a new hanging of abstract figures in watercolor. Joan Facca's special touch in pastel landscapes, and Cathy Gales's wonderfully executed oils round out this outstanding show. To even add more sparkle to this fine show, Stephanie Berro has added new pieces of her finely crafted jewelry.

Once again we welcome Jacquie Farley who brings her talented students to exhibit in the Linda Carpenter Gallery. Look for the unexpected from this dedicated teacher and her talented students from the School of Enlightenment in Ukiah.

We invite you to join us and meet our featured artists while sampling the fine wines of Shannon Ridge poured by the knowledgeable Joey Luiz. We are pleased to add to the evening festivities the lively sounds of the popular entertainers Doug Coffman and Tom Nixon.

The Main Street Gallery and Gift Shop is located at 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. More information can be obtained by calling 707-263-6658.

Shelby S. Posada is executive director of the Lake County Arts Council.

Bill Klingelhoffer will be a featured performer in Symphony of the Redwoods' spring concert on Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11, 2010, in Fort Bragg, Calif. Courtesy photo.

FORT BRAGG – Symphony of the Redwoods presents the 27th season finale spring concert on Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11.

The Saturday concert will begin at 8 p.m., while the Sunday concert will begin at 2 p.m. in the Cotton Auditorium in Fort Bragg.

Don’t miss Allan Pollack conducting Beethoven’s 5th Symphony.

The concert also features Bill Klingelhoffer, playing Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4, and Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Haydn.

Tickets are available online at www.symphonyoftheredwoods.org , at the door, Tangents, Harvest Market, Out of This World and Sea Cottage Realty.

Call 707-964-0898 for more information.